Question

Excessive deposits of iron throughout the body; known as the sickle cell anemia of caucasions:

Answer 1

Sickle cell anemia is a genetic disorder characterized by the production of abnormal hemoglobin, causing red blood cells to assume a sickle shape and leading to reduced oxygen perfusion. It is particularly prevalent in individuals of African descent.

Step-by-step explanation:

Sickle cell anemia is a genetic disorder characterized by the production of an abnormal type of hemoglobin, called hemoglobin S. This abnormal hemoglobin causes red blood cells to assume a sickle or crescent shape, especially under low oxygen concentrations. These sickle-shaped cells can get stuck in narrow blood vessels, leading to reduced oxygen perfusion and a variety of serious health problems. Sickle cell anemia is particularly found in individuals of African descent.

Answer 2

Hemochromatosis is an inherited genetic disorder wherein there is too much build up of iron in the body. It is a common genetic disorder among Caucasians, although this disorder can also affect the Hispanics and the South Asians. Too much iron in the body can poison and damage the tissues and organs (liver, pancreas to name a few) of the body.